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LAWRENCE — Fifteen sophomores at the University of Kansas have been selected as Global Scholars. The program, coordinated by Dena Register, director of faculty programs for International Programs, recognizes and encourages undergraduate students who have an interest in global studies and a strong academic record.

The 15 students come from a wide range of disciplines across the university. They were selected for their demonstrated interest in global and international studies, plans for studying abroad and potential for high academic achievement and leadership.

The group will participate in a three-hour weekly seminar, Community in a Global Context, taught by Register. Students will be paired with a faculty mentor with similar interests and present research on global and international studies during the spring semester of their senior year. Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship to be applied toward a KU-approved study abroad program.

“We were pleased to have a record number of applicants for the Global Scholars program this year. Selection was particularly challenging due to the high qualifications and varied interests of those that we interviewed,” Register said.

The 2015 Global Scholars are listed below by hometown, parents’ names, areas of interest, and high school.